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2015 Events Schedule for the Hillcrest Event Center

Hillcrest Amphitheater Concert Series Once a Month May ‐ September

August 22ndAmerican Country MusicFestTap your foot and clap your hands to some good old down home country music at the American Country Music Fest. Enjoy country music from some of your local favorites along with some of the Best BBQ in the Midwest in our restaurant.

October 9‐11thQuad Cities Renaissance FaireHear ye hear ye, calling all princes and princesses, knights and noble women, and kids of all ages to join us for the Quad Cities Renaissance Faire. Enjoy the food and flair of medieval times and camp out like peasants (with modern amenities) at Hillcrest’s very own campground.

October 1‐31stHaunted WoodsGhouls, goblins, and vampires, oh my! Enter the Haunted Woods if you dare, you’ll never know what is around the corner. Open Fridays and Saturdays in October for all the Halloween fun.

November 1stthru January 31st, 2016Hunting Season
Open for deer, goose and duck hunting.

Join us for some Good ole down home country cookin’ and music at the Country Boy Cook Off and Festival at Hillcrest Event Center in Orion, Illinois. DJ Celeberty Host Pool Parties and camping at Hillcrest for the complete experience. Live entertainment concert.

June 10‐14thFirst Responders Training RetreatEnjoy some well‐deserved relaxation as well as some training for our First Responders at the First Responders Training Retreat. Our first responders can get some quality training for their jobs and can relax with their families by the pool, enjoy some golfing and camping.

June 26‐28thCivil War EncampmentEver wanted to know what it looked like to camp or participate in the Civil War? Here’s your chance to witness the cannon fire and talk to some experts who reenact the civil war and know all about it at the Civil War Encampment. Stick around after the gunfire and enjoy camping, swimming and some of the best BBQ around.

July 25‐26thIllinois BBQ FestIllinois BBQ Fest is the place to be for some of the best BBQ around. Some of the best BBQ chefs in the Midwest will gather at Hillcrest Event Center to see who is the best of the best in BBQ cooking. Sample their food and decide for yourself who is the best of the best in BBQ. Then stay for some camping, relaxing by the pool, playing some golf, or even all three!

August 8thQuad Cities Arm WrestlingChallengeWho has the strongest arms in the Midwest? Find out at the Quad Cities Arm Wrestling Challenge at Hillcrest Event Center in Orion, Illinois. Come and compete or just watch the strongest arms compete. For details and camping information contact Hillcrest Event Center.